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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #150 on: January 08, 2022, 08:50:33 PM »
It is labeled Diammonium Phosphate.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #151 on: January 09, 2022, 11:27:09 AM »
It is labeled Diammonium Phosphate.
I think they used the wrong pic. Here’s the product description

Just Scentsational's Sunshine Harvest 9 lbs. shaker jug of urea is a 99% pure nitrogen boost for the fastest possible green up. Simple, easy and quick to apply this fast release formulation. Aids in greening up lawns, vegetables gardens, flowers, trees and shrubs. Water after application for direct and fastest ground absorption. NPK 46-0-0 Size: 9 lbs.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #152 on: January 09, 2022, 03:30:16 PM »
Could be low biuret, but if the product label does not list the biuret content there is no way of knowing.    If you can't find any I could send you a 5-lb. jar of low biuret urea (0.5% biuret).
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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #153 on: January 10, 2022, 03:01:40 AM »
Could be low biuret, but if the product label does not list the biuret content there is no way of knowing.    If you can't find any I could send you a 5-lb. jar of low biuret urea (0.5% biuret).
Thank you so much for your kindness. Sending you a PM

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #154 on: January 15, 2022, 12:12:11 PM »
This is my normal spraying time, but December was so warm, there is already new growth and small blossoms showing up. Can I still spray, or is it too late.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #155 on: January 15, 2022, 01:08:09 PM »
To late to influence the bloom. The next urea spray which is designed to increase fruit size is between July 1 and July 20.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #156 on: January 15, 2022, 02:16:23 PM »
Millet, second spray on Mother’s Day? Third spray, Father Day? This adjustable sprayer is perfect for over/under spraying, very fine mist. I spray more than 3 times for my citrus but also for my other trees. Bought a bag, which is more than enough for all my trees for the next 3 years that’s why I store it in a sealed container.



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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #157 on: January 19, 2022, 09:06:06 PM »
Thanks so much to Millet. I just gave my golden nugget mandarin tree (with Sumo and Pokan grafted) a spray.

Last year only Sumo set like a dozen fruits. No fruits for golden nugget-hope this year it’s more productive.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #158 on: March 25, 2022, 03:46:53 AM »
Urea from Alpha Chemicals caused extensive burning of leaves.   Defoliation goes from none to complete leaf loss depending on the plant.  There is some minor damage on most trees. 

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« Reply #159 on: March 25, 2022, 12:42:56 PM »
My best guess  either the spray was over applied, sprayed in the heat of the day, or not a low biuret variety

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« Reply #160 on: March 25, 2022, 02:40:01 PM »
My best guess  either the spray was over applied, sprayed in the heat of the day, or not a low biuret variety

I believe it is not low biuret.  The package did not indicate.  The data sheet said it was low biuret. 

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #161 on: March 25, 2022, 08:42:26 PM »
I tried urea from Alpha Chemicals once and it caused burning and defoliation. Their specification sheet says that biuret is less that 0.5%, which I believe is considered "low"biuret". Their spec sheet is here: https://alphachemicals.com/msds___specs
I do not know if I over applied it because I do not know what is meant by "over applied". I sprayed both sides of leaves until I saw it dripping from leaves. This was done indoors and trees were kept indoors under lights.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #162 on: March 26, 2022, 12:13:45 AM »
I've used the Alpha Chemicals urea many times with no problems.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #163 on: March 27, 2022, 03:11:36 PM »
I have never had a problem. I'm sorry you have.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #164 on: April 18, 2022, 09:13:11 AM »
Would a spray & drench of this help (i know it's late) my Flame grapefruit & Ortanique orange?
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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #165 on: April 21, 2022, 10:34:40 PM »
I have used Alpha Chemicals since 2019 and not had burning.
Perhaps do another limited test application?
Are you sure the dilution rate was correct?

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #166 on: May 01, 2022, 01:49:32 AM »
Do you spray a single application per cycle or multiple? I’m thinking is single but not 100% sure.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #167 on: May 01, 2022, 07:42:35 PM »
Single.  Spray to get good coverage, upper and lower leaf surface, but do not over soak the tree.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #168 on: July 07, 2022, 01:17:09 PM »
Just finished spraying all my citrus trees using AC urea. I have not noticed any burned leaves using the AC urea.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #169 on: July 22, 2022, 03:33:22 PM »
My citrus are only in the ground 1-2 years (all my 14 or so citrus were extirpated by Winter Storm Uri Feb '21) and are currently not holding fruit.   Does this foliar spray benefit a tree without fruit?  BTW, I do have my trees on a regular fertilizer regimen, fertilizing them 3-4 times a year.
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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #170 on: July 23, 2022, 01:06:16 PM »
For a tree without fruit, the urea spray  would just be a general nitrogen source.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #171 on: July 31, 2022, 07:27:50 PM »
Does citrus absorb urea from the roots as well, or is soil soak useless? Is this an environmental concern?

If I use a decreased amount in my spray, say 1 tablespoon per gallon, can I spray more frequently like bi-weekly. Will I still have high risk burning leaves in hot weather?

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #172 on: August 01, 2022, 10:56:30 AM »
Yes, But for soil application through the roots you would be better off using a ammonium nitrate formula.

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #173 on: August 01, 2022, 11:07:16 AM »
Do you mean ammonium sulphate

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Re: Its Now Time To Foliar Feed For Best Crop Of Fruit
« Reply #174 on: August 01, 2022, 12:48:02 PM »
Find a fertilize that contains all three major ingredients N, P and K plus race elements.